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THE BALKANS SINCE 1453L.S. Stavrianos
With a new introduction by Traian Stoianovich
'Virtually every scholar and teacher of Balkan history and 
civilization today began training with Stavrianos's seminal work, The 
Balkans since 1453(Holt Rinehart,1963).  Not only was it the 
principal work of synthesis for several decades (in a field which 
sorely lacked synthesis) but more significantly, it was, and remains, 
of considerable value because of its extensive coverage, clear 
organization, depth of analysis and readability.
   Stavrianos, who devoted nearly a decade to the project, defined 
two objectives in writing this book. First, he intended to synthesize 
the existing monographic and periodical literature on Balkan topics 
since the First World War, and second, he hoped to demonstrate the 
general importance of Balkan history by examining it in the context 
of European and world history.  Not only did he accomplish his 
objectives with style and insight but, by identifying gaps in the 
scholarship, helped to shape much of the subsequent research in the field.
   The book, divided into six parts, covers the immense period from 
the Ottoman conquest to the aftermath of the Second World War.  It 
begins with historical background, considers the rise and fall of the 
Ottoman Empire, the age of nationalism in the Balkans, the age of 
imperialism, and the age of crisis and war from 1914 to 1947. 
Stavrianos combines the imperial and local approaches, providing the 
reader with national histories, as well as a view of the Balkans in 
the larger context.  He concludes with an extensive annotated bibliography.
   While other fine works of synthesis have been produced since 
Stavrianos wrote 'The Balkans since 1453', his book has not only 
stood the test of time but remains the defining general work in the 
study of Balkan civilisation.  Those who grew up with this book 
enthusiastically applaud its reissue and warmly recommend it to the 
new generation of Balkan students.'(Dr Bernd J. Fischer, University of Indiana)
Until his retirement L.S. STAVRIANOS was Professor of History at 
Northwestern University, Chicago.
He is the author of numerous articles and more than twenty books, 
including Global History (Prentice Hall, 8th edn, 1999).  A noted 
historian of the Balkans, Traian Stoianovich is Professor of History 
at Rutgers University, New Jersey.
xxi, 947pp., 17 maps, 22 b/w illus. 1963/March 2000Pbk:    £19.50  1-85065-551-0
Hbk:    £45.00  1-85065-550-2Contents:Part I. Introduction -
Part II. The Age of Ottoman Ascendancy: to 1566 -
Part III. The Age of Ottoman Decline: 1566-1815 -
Part IV. The Age of Nationalism: 1815-1878 -
Part V.  The Age of Imperialism and Capitalism -
Part VI. Age of War and Crisis: 1914-1947  -
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